Trae Young makes his feelings clear about officiating the Hawks' loss to the Kings

Trae Young did not address head coach Quin Snyder's extensive comments about his performance in the loss to the Sacramento Kings; The fourth loss in a row for the Atlanta Hawks.

He wasn't asked.

Young was asked about some late decisions the Hawks didn't like, and the three-time All-Star began to voice his opinion before quickly refocusing on his desired message after the team's fourth loss amid countless injuries.

“This shit is getting old with them (the officials),” Young told reporters after the Nov. 1 game. “That’s been the thing since I’ve been here in Atlanta. But I won't even talk about the referees anymore. That's not my thing. I'm older and more mature now, so I don't have to worry about people in stripes.

“I just have to worry about my team. I feel like despite the way the game was called, we went through some calls and still found a way to get into the game. So it wasn't as disappointing as some of the calls might have been. I think we still had a chance to win and still had a chance to be at the top, which is a good sign. Apparently I don’t like moral victories at all, so – something like that. But if there’s anything we can take away from this, it’s the guys coming off the bench, playing really well and giving us a spark, which is good.”

Young's “missing” address for the call speaks volumes. The Hawks committed one more foul in the fourth quarter than the Kings. The Kings made seven more free throws.

Officials gave Young an offensive foul for restraining Kings star De'Aaron Fox during his drive to the basket. The Hawks had recovered from a 12-point deficit and were trailing by six points early in the fourth quarter when Young was called for the violation.

Jalen Johnson was whistled for two possessions in the final period that sent DeMar DeRozan to the free throw line. For Johnson – and Zacharie Risacher early in the game – it’s a learning experience.

The calls against Johnson negated what seemed like a stunning three-pointer from Keaton Wallace.

“It was really good,” Young said of the Hawks’ rally. “I think the way we competed, the way Keaton came in, Garrison came in, really changed the game. And that always happens when guys get opportunities and take advantage of them. We did some runs. Couldn't take the lead or even expand it. But the way we fought was definitely good to see.

“It's a long season. I don't want to get too high or too low at any point. I lost three or four games and we won two or three straight after. We just have to find a way to win a game. I think that's the thing about this league: it's so hard to win no matter who you're playing against. But you can win every night at the same time. I think the hardest thing is figuring out how to win. If you can win a game and fight for 48 minutes, be in a tough fight in the fourth quarter and get it done, that gives your team more confidence in different ways.

“We didn’t do that and we have to come back and figure out how to win one game at a time and then try to pile on more.”

Young appreciated his teammates rushing to his aid after he picked up an offensive foul late.

He pointed out that this is why he puts his body on the line for the team and the organization, which is particularly notable given some early speculation about what the future might hold for the three-time All-Star extension-eligible next offseason .

Young was the subject of trade rumors during the offseason, but he immediately dismissed them. The organization hasn't said as much, but the front office put together the list based on his skill set.

The Hawks' serious injuries have only made the situation on the field worse.

Young praised the Hawks' camaraderie and noted that chemistry is crucial to success as a team. But he also corrected slightly and improved from level #1 to #2 in favor of health.

The Hawks' roster shakeup has resulted in many of the healthy Hawks players playing together for the first time, which Young said makes all the difference.